Rutgers Names Jordan Men's Basketball Coach

April 18, 2013 6:13 p.m. ET

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Eddie Jordan
Associated Press

Rutgers has reportedly picked one of its favorite sons to coach its men's basketball team. According to multiple news reports, Eddie Jordan, an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers who played on the last Rutgers team to make the Final Four in 1976, has agreed to replace the fired Mike Rice. Rice was dismissed earlier this month after video of him abusing players at practice surfaced. Jordan, who coaches a version of the half-court, Princeton-style offense, has led three NBA teams—the Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers. He compiled a record of 257-343 over nine NBA seasons and never coached a team that won more than 45 games. He took his name out of the running for the Rutgers job three years ago when Rice was hired. A Rutgers spokesman declined to confirm the hiring. Jordan's agent declined to comment.

—Matthew Futterman

Royals Catcher Kottaras Is the Last Man Sitting

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George Kottaras
Associated Press

George Kottaras is technically a member of the Kansas City Royals, but you wouldn't know that if you just watched the team play. Kottaras is the backup catcher behind Salvador Perez, who has caught all 123 of the team's innings so far. Kottaras is the only player in the majors who has been active since Opening Day and hasn't yet found his way on the field.

—Dave Cameron

Raining Down Threes In the Golden State

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry finished the regular season with 272 three-pointers, eclipsing a mark set by Ray Allen in the 2005-06 season. Curry averaged 45.3% shooting on 7.7 three-point attempts per game and was assisted on just 61.4% of his shots. By comparison, Allen shot 41.7%, took 8.4 shots and was assisted on 75.1% of his shots during his record-breaking season. Curry played a career-high 80 games in his fourth NBA season.

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